ENG2P Short Story Assignment

Short Story Creative WritingAssignment

TASK: Using what you have learned about short stories over the past month, you will write a short story of your own.

GUIDELINES:

Your story must be a minimum of 2 pages long. The assignment must be typed using size 12 font and double spaced.

Your story needs a main character and a maximum of 3 supporting characters.

Your story must clearly fit the profile of a plot graph (contain all sections of a plot).

Characters and their personality traitsshould be developed by dialogue, description, and/or actions.

Your story must clearly include at least one of the four types of conflict.

Your story must make clear use of one of the following techniques: flashback, foreshadowing, suspense, symbolism or irony (must specify which type on your proposal).

Attach the rubric to your final copy and don’t forget to choose a creative and or appropriate title.

You must attach all your pre-writing work(3 brainstorming sheets and proposal sheet) at least 2 drafts and a final draft.

ENG2P ~ Short Story Proposal

Student Name:______

Teacher Approval:______

After having completed 3 “brainstorm” sheets (RAFT, plot diagram, + one other of your choice), summarize your story using the following format. Place these 4 pages in your duotang.

The story is about a______

[brief description of main character – introduction]

who______

[action or predicament which initiates plot – the inciting action]

because______ [motivation]

but______

[conflict; difficulty or obstacle main character faces – rising action]

so______

[decision made in an attempt to resolve the conflict– crisis]

which leads to______

[highest point of interest in the plot – climax]

and finally finishes with ______

[plot/conflict resolution, ending]

which shows______

[theme]

I will be using: flashback, foreshadowing, suspense, symbolism or irony. (Circle the one that applies to your story)

ENG2P ~ Short Story Creative Writing Assignment

EVALUATION

Name:______

CATEGORY / DESCRIPTION / Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 / Level 4
APPLICATION: /20
Plot /

Introduction

The setting, main characters, and mood are introduced in a clear and interesting format that makes the reader want to keep reading.
Inciting Incident
The story contains a clear inciting incident in which the conflict in the story begins and the plot “takes off”.
Rising Action
The conflict is elaborated upon in an interesting and logical fashion.
The action continues to build through the use of detailed/descriptive writing.
Crisis
There is a clear point in the story in which the protagonist is forced to make a decision, and the result of this decision leads to the climax.
Climax
There is a clear climax which is both a major turning point in the story as well as the story’s highest point of interest.
Ending
There is a clear and well-thought out ending to the story.
Conflict / The conflict in the story is focussed on an important struggle faced by the protagonist
The conflict serves a clear purpose in the story
Dialogue/
description / The author effectively used dialogue and or description to both further the plot as well as reveal more information about the characters.
Techniques / The author made clear use of at least one of the following techniques: flashback, foreshadowing, suspense, irony, or symbolism.
The author has used this technique to enhance the story.
THINKING/
INQUIRY: /10
Writing Process / The author has provided clear evidence of sufficient brainstorming and editing through the use of provided graphic organizers and several rough drafts.

COMMUNICATION:

/10
Mechanics / The good copy of the story is free from spelling, grammatical, and sentence errors.